OIL-POACHED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES AND FENNEL

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Oil-Poached Halibut with Tomatoes and Fennel image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Vegetable     Poach     Dinner     Seafood     Halibut     Fennel     Fall     Summer     Anniversary     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, reserving some fronds for garnish, and bulbs (including core) cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pound small (1 1/2- to 2-inch) tomatoes (preferably Campari), halved
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
3 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest
1 quart extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) piece skinless halibut fillet (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
Equipment:
a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep)

Steps:

  • Simmer garlic, fennel bulbs, tomatoes, fennel seeds, sugar, bay leaf, zest, and 1 teaspoon salt in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still intact, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While vegetables simmer, rub fish with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a bowl with a slotted spoon, then submerge fish in oil (if necessary, to lift level of oil, return vegetables to pot) and cover surface of oil with parchment paper. Cook fish over medium heat (without simmering) 5 minutes and remove from heat. Let fish cook from residual heat (still covered with parchment) until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer fish to a platter using 2 metal spatulas. Discard bay leaf. Surround with vegetables. Drizzle with some of oil and sprinkle with chopped fronds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Rajiv Seenath
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I love this recipe! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the tomatoes and fennel add a delicious flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Alvo Kizangilah
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Madhuri Gunathilaka
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and fennel added a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Moktar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fish cooks in no time and the sauce is simple but flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Nataga Dodson
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This recipe is amazing! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the tomatoes and fennel add a delicious flavor. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Damian Horan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I'll be making this again soon!


Latanya Rogers
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and elegant. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and impressive meal.


Jharendra Khadka
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I love this recipe! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the tomatoes and fennel add a delicious flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Romeo Foxtrot
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


M Ishaque Balouch
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and fennel added a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kent Kostelac
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fish cooks in no time and the sauce is simple but flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Edith Druscilla
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This recipe is amazing! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the tomatoes and fennel add a delicious flavor. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Sheri-Ly Meos
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I'll be making this again soon!


Ibraim Abdiji
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This was my first time poaching fish and it turned out great! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and fennel added a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Techno Loop
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The fish cooks in no time and the sauce comes together quickly. It's a great weeknight meal that's both healthy and delicious.


Emmanuel Araiza
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes and fennel gave it a nice Mediterranean flair. I'll be making this again for sure!


Nicholas Villanueva
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Made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The fish was cooked flawlessly and the sauce was bursting with flavor. Served it over rice and it was the perfect meal.


Wesley gaming
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I had my doubts about poaching fish in oil, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes and fennel were a perfect complement. Will definitely make this again!


Knack Tricky
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This oil-poached halibut recipe is a game-changer! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the tomatoes and fennel add a delicious, vibrant flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.